novelAbuy Chapter 1645 Visiting Group to Ning
Chapter 1645 Visiting Group to Ning
Chapter 1645 Visiting Group to Ning
Liu Xia led Cheng Qianfan into the official residence office.
"Tea?"
"Of course, I remember Uncle Chu has the best Biluochun." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"The Secretary-General's office has good tea, but I don't have any here." Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Why did you suddenly call me to Nanjing?" Cheng Qianfan sat down, took the teacup from Liu Xia's hand, took a sip, praised the tea, and asked in confusion.
At this time, it had not been long since he returned to Shanghai from Nanjing after attending the celebration of returning to the capital. Chu Mingyu gave him about half a year to handle the work in Shanghai, and then he would work with Nanjing as the main focus and Shanghai as the auxiliary.
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"You have a good relationship with Counselor Heitaro Imamura of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, right?" Liu Xia said.
"Counselor Imamura and I do have a good relationship." Cheng Qianfan said. He paused and added, "I am a good friend of Sakamoto Yosano. Counselor Imamura regards Sakamoto as his own son or nephew. He loves him and teaches me a lot."
"The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a delegation to visit Nanjing. Yokoyama Sotaro, president of the Japan Dodo News Agency, is the head of the delegation, and Imamura Heitaro, counselor of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, is the deputy head of the delegation." Liu Xia said, "The secretary-general knows that you have a good personal relationship with Imamura Heitaro, so he called me to invite you to Nanjing."
"But Japan is going to formally recognize my new regime?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a look of surprise.
But he saw Liu Xia shaking her head slightly, and a look of astonishment appeared on his face, "What's wrong? Is there any change?"
Cheng Qianfan took a sip of tea and said, "Hasn't it been agreed upon long ago? Mr. Wang made an important speech when he was interviewed by Yokoyama Sotaro before, and he was very confident that Japan would recognize my new regime."
"Mr. Wang has always been confident in this matter, but there have been some twists and turns," said Liu Xia.
She knew the speech that Cheng Qianfan mentioned about Wang Tianhai during the interview.
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Wang Tianhai has repeatedly spoken in public about the recognition of the new regime by the international community, especially by friendly countries such as Japan. He has always claimed that his "new central government is the original government" and does not have a recognition issue like the "Manchukuo regime."
The interview and speech mentioned by Cheng Qianfan took place in January at the beginning of the year. At that time, Wang Tianhai responded to the question from Yokoyama Sotaro, the East Asian director of the Dominion News Agency, about the fundamental principles of Sino-Japanese "diplomacy" such as "recognition issues", "exchange of ambassadors" and "conclusion of treaties" after the establishment of the new government. He said:
“The relationship between China and Japan is very simple. It is nothing more than trying to realize Konoe’s statement, but there are difficulties in it.
Although the fundamental principles of Konoe's statement have been decided, when it comes to its specific implementation, it is possible that the Japanese people may be dissatisfied with some issues, while the Chinese people may express dissatisfaction with other issues.
However, if the two peoples consider the future of the two countries with sincerity and work together, it is not impossible to solve the problem. As for the recognition issue, it is also quite simple. The new central government is the original government, but it is just an update of its content, not the establishment of a new country or a new government. Your country will of course send an ambassador to China.
As far as I remember, Ambassador Kawagoe has already resigned, but the new ambassador will of course bring credentials. If Ambassador Kawagoe has not resigned, he will just return to his previous post, so he does not need to bring credentials.
Wang Tianhai’s meaning was very clear. His new regime, the Nanjing National Government, was the only regime of the National Government. Chongqing was a puppet regime. Therefore, the original diplomatic relations of the National Government would naturally continue by the new regime. So there was no so-called problem of the international community not recognizing the new Nanjing regime.
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"Twists and turns?" Cheng Qianfan frowned. "According to the Memorandum of Understanding on Sino-Japanese Relations Adjustment, Japan should recognize us once the new regime is formally established in Nanjing. Now that the new regime has been established, why hasn't Japan made any move yet?"
"The Secretary-General is now also in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has made this his top priority," Liu Xia said. "Therefore, the Secretary-General attaches great importance to the Japanese delegation."
She said to Cheng Qianfan, "According to our understanding, although Yokoyama Sotaro is the head of the delegation, because Imamura Heitaro has worked in China for a long time and is highly regarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation's voice is more in the hands of Imamura Heitaro."
"So, the Secretary-General hopes that I can use my personal friendship to facilitate Japan's quick recognition of my new regime?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"That's right," Liu Xia said. "This matter is extremely important. Even Mr. Wang is very concerned about it."
Cheng Qianfan sneered in his heart. The Wang Puppet Regime was a puppet regime supported by the Japanese. Now, this puppet regime had been established for some time, but the situation was not as optimistic as Wang Tianhai had expected, with many countries recognizing it. Not only that, even the Japanese, the masters behind the Wang Puppet Regime, did not publicly recognize its status. In other words, no country in the world has publicly recognized the Wang Puppet Regime so far.
Obviously, this incident has made the Wang Puppet Regime very embarrassed, and it can even be described as "shameful".
Therefore, Wang's reclamation regime now urgently hopes to obtain formal recognition from the Japanese.
For Chu Mingyu, the Foreign Minister of the Wang Puppet Regime, obtaining public recognition of the "new regime" by the Japanese is his most urgent task.
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"Why are we going to Nanjing again?" Bai Ruolan complained while helping her husband pack.
"Uncle Chu called and told me that I have some work to do in Nanjing." Cheng Qianfan said, "Okay, I guess I'll be back in a few days."
He took the new coat his wife handed him and put it on. "I'm going to the police station to arrange my work. I'll be back for dinner in the evening, and then I'll take the ship to Nanjing at night."
"I know. Go and do your thing."
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Cheng Qianfan was sitting in the back seat, holding a cigarette between his fingertips, his brows slightly furrowed, thinking.
"Brother Fan, should I bring my people with you to Nanjing this time?" Li Hao asked.
"You are newlywed, so you should stay in Shanghai and not go anywhere." Cheng Qianfan said, "Let Haozi bring a few people with me."
"Yes."
"I'm not in Shanghai, and safety in Shanghai is of utmost importance." Cheng Qianfan said to Li Hao, "Especially the safety of your sister-in-law and nephew. I feel most at ease with you protecting them."
"Brother Fan, don't worry. Leave the home to me." Li Hao said.
"Is there any news about Kuang Xiaoqin?" Cheng Qianfan suddenly asked.
"No." Li Hao shook his head. "Miss Kuang seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth."
In fact, Li Hao was also very surprised about the sudden appearance of Fan Ge's secret mistress Kuang Xiaoqin, because even he had only seen her once or twice from a distance before and didn't know more about her than others.
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"This incident is very abrupt. I always feel that someone is behind this." Cheng Qianfan said, "You continue to arrange people to find Kuang Xiaoqin, and at the same time keep a close eye on Zhao Shuli. I still think there is something wrong with this guy Zhao Shuli."
"Yes, Brother Fan."
"There is one more thing. Since Zhao Shuli dared to attack Kuang Xiaoqin, this guy is now extremely daring. It is hard to say whether he will not attack Bai Erlu again." Cheng Qianfan said, "Arrange a few people to protect Zhang Ping. Don't let anyone disturb or hurt Zhang Ping."
"Zhao Shuli hates me to the core, and so does he to Zhang Ping." Cheng Qianfan looked at Li Hao and said, "We must pay attention to this matter. That guy is now connected with the Japanese. We must be careful that he may take advantage of the Japanese."
"Don't worry, Brother Fan." Li Hao nodded and said, Aunt Zhang is Brother Fan's bedmate, and she might know some secrets about Brother Fan, so Aunt Zhang's safety must be absolutely guaranteed, especially from the Japanese side, they must be strictly guarded against.
"Also, tell Taozi to lie low and wait for orders during this period, and let the brothers behave themselves. The death of Mitsumoto Jiro and Toda have greatly stimulated the Japanese. Now they are searching everywhere like mad dogs. It is not appropriate to further stimulate the enemy at this time." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Yes, Brother Fan."
"Let's not go to the police station first, let's go to Baile Road." Cheng Qianfan said suddenly.
"Yes."
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Baile Road.
Cheng Qianfan picked up the washed apple from the fruit bowl on the table and took a bite.
Zhang Ping took off her apron and said, "Would you like me to make two side dishes and have them here tonight?"
"Forget it." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, "Hedong's roar is not pleasant."
As he said this, he glared at Zhang Ping and said, "Comrade Harmonica."
Zhang Ping stood up and poured tea for Cheng Qianfan. "'Kuang Xiaoqin' is missing. Comrade 'Abacus' has now disappointed Sugita Sanshiro twice. This will have an adverse effect on him."
"There's nothing we can do about it." Cheng Qianfan said, "This matter is difficult to handle. Although this solution is a bit clumsy and rough, it is a relatively safe solution after all, and the sequelae are relatively small."
"However, your concerns are justified." He lit up the cigarette, took a puff and said, "If I were Sugita Sanshiro, if something like this happened, it would not only further prove that there was something wrong with Kuang Xiaoqin, but the enemy might also suspect that the news had leaked out."
Cheng Qianfan said to Zhang Ping, "Convey my decision to Comrade Zhao Shuli through Comrade Feiyu."
"What decision?"
"Comrade Abacus must be careful during this period. Unless it is absolutely necessary, he will also try his best to avoid contact with the Anti-Enemy Work Department." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Do you suspect that the enemy is targeting Comrade Abacus?" Zhang Ping asked.
"Not sure." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, "I'm thinking from another angle. I think it's impossible for Sugita Sanshiro not to have some doubts about Zhao Shuli. In short, it's better to be careful."
"Okay, I'll pass it on."
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"There is one more thing. How are the three comrades we rescued from Miles Ai Road doing now? Especially the comrade who is being screened and verified, what is his current situation?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"I'm not sure." Zhang Ping said, "Our only contact channel with Shanghai is Comrade Abacus. Because of the matter of Kuang Xiaoqin, it's not convenient for him to be nearby right now."
"Why is it inconvenient to show up?" Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "Under the current circumstances, if Inspector Zhao goes somewhere else, it will arouse suspicion. It would be the least noticeable if he comes to Baile Road to cause trouble."
"With me in Shanghai, Inspector Zhao won't do anything to you. If I'm in Nanjing, plus there's a grudge between us, it would be wrong for Inspector Zhao not to seize this opportunity to cause trouble." Cheng Qianfan said, "It's normal for him to appear on Baile Road."
The ash fell on the carpet, and Zhang Ping pushed the ashtray inward.
"It's best to let Inspector Zhao's people and my people have further conflicts." Cheng Qianfan said, "You can fish in troubled waters. If there is a commotion, it will actually protect you."
"Are you worried about the Japanese?" Zhang Ping understood immediately.
"Kuang Xiaoqin's disappearance is, to a certain extent, the result of Cheng Qianfan being deceived or oversighted." Cheng Qianfan said, "The Japanese will definitely conduct a secret investigation of the people around me. Therefore, you must also pay special attention to your safety. The biggest danger is that the Japanese may investigate you, or even secretly arrest and interrogate you."
"So, further conflict between Inspector Zhao's people and yours is actually a kind of protection for me." Zhang Ping was very smart and quickly understood the clever use of Cheng Qianfan's counter-measure.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan nodded. He put out his cigarette and pressed his temple with his thumb. He was thinking carefully whether there was anything missing. Before going to Nanjing, he needed to arrange the work of the Special Party Branch in the French Concession to eliminate any possible safety hazards.
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"There is one more thing." Cheng Qianfan said seriously.
"what?"
"Tell Lao Zhao," Cheng Qianfan said, "The new head of the Special High Section's Intelligence Office, my grandson Shinta, is very cunning and sinister. Tell Lao Zhao to be careful."
"I'll ask Comrade Flying Fish to convey that message."
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That night.
Cheng Qianfan and Liu Xia, who came to Shanghai specially to "invite him to Nanjing", boarded the "Chao Yu" from Shanghai to Nanjing.
"Has all the work been arranged?" Liu Xia asked.
"It's arranged." Cheng Qianfan yawned and said.
"Both Mr. Wang and the Secretary-General attach great importance to the Japanese delegation visiting Nanjing," Liu Xia said. "If we can persuade the Japanese to immediately announce their recognition of the new regime, it will be a great achievement."
She handed a cigarette to Cheng Qianfan. "Some people are not happy that you are being promoted by the Secretary-General at such a young age. They say that you are too young and lack experience. This is a good opportunity for you to make a contribution and shut those people up."
"Which people?" Cheng Qianfan asked immediately.
Seeing that Cheng Qianfan did not mention anything else and actually asked directly who they were, Liu Xia sneered in her heart, so she pretended to share the same hatred for the enemy and mentioned the names of several people.
"I thought they were some respected people, but they turned out to be a few outdated old people." Cheng Qianfan snorted coldly, and then asked in surprise, "Why do these old people come here to mess around instead of going to Manchuria?"
At this moment, Cheng Qianfan saw the contents of the newspaper in his hand clearly, and his face immediately darkened. "The writer is mean and sarcastic, and the reporter has bad intentions. They deserve to be killed!"
Liu Xia looked over and saw this sentence in the newspaper:
The dynasty did not last long, Emperor Yuan only ruled for eighty-something days; the territory was not small, Wang's regime was just a few streets away.
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